How to Install a Mailbox Post Without Concrete (No-Dig Options)
Four ways to install a mailbox post without concrete, from the Mayne No Dig Ground Anchor to a surface-mount base plate, and when a no-dig install is a bad idea.
Double, Triple and Quad Mailbox Posts for Shared Driveways
Sharing a driveway or running a duplex? How to set up a double, triple, quad or quint mailbox post that meets USPS rules and works for every household.
How to Protect Your Mailbox From Snowplows (and Who Pays)
Plow season is coming. Here is how to place, mount and mark your mailbox so it survives winter, and what towns typically pay when a snowplow damages one.
How High Should a Mailbox Be? USPS Height and Placement Rules
USPS wants curbside mailboxes 41 to 45 inches above the road and 6 to 8 inches back from the curb. Here is how to measure it right, plus post depth,...
How to Install a Mailbox and Post: Step-by-Step Guide
A complete mailbox and post installation guide: USPS height and setback, tools, hole depth, concrete vs gravel, in-ground vs surface-mount posts and how to attach the box.
Mailbox Post Buying Guide: Length, Material and Mounting
How to choose a mailbox post: standard dimensions, wood vs steel, aluminum and sleeve posts, in-ground vs surface mount, and a simple formula for the right length.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Add a short description for this section